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    Pico de Gallo Recipe (Mild or Spicy)

    Updated: Dec 1, 2019 by Vera Morgan · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    The Best Pico de Gallo Recipe! A quick & easy fresh authentic Mexican salsa, made with Roma tomatoes, red onions, lime juice, cilantro and optional jalapeños. You'd think a lot goes into this Mexican Salsa based on the delicious complex flavours, uh nope!! It's super straightforward, tasty and addicting. Make it mild or spicy, it's up to you.

    salsa in a blue bowl on a marble countertop
    I make this Pico De Gallo quite often for my husband. The flavours are so addicting. It never lasts long in our house.

    We sometimes pair the fresh salsa with my guacamole recipe and some tortilla chips - the most perfect snack ever! Yum!

    It's also super delicious in my Crunchwrap, Vegan burrito or Loaded Nachos with my Vegan Taco Meat! The options are endless, this salsa is a must on your Mexican menu!

    No need to buy store bought Pico de Gallo it's 100% better when you make it at home!

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    HOW DO YOU MAKE PICO DE GALLO?

    First things first, add your diced onions and lime juice to a medium bowl and marry the flavours for at least 15 minutes. It essentially pickles the onions, and mellows their flavour. I do this with all my salsa recipes with onions and citrus or vinegar.

    Then you add the seeded and chopped tomatoes, diced jalapeños, if using and fresh cilantro and salt and pepper. That's it, fresh delicious and easy authentic Mexican salsa ready in a jiffy.

    This Pico de Gallo is:

    Naturally Vegan

    Authentic

    mild or spicy

    Restaurant quality

    packed with nutrients

    Oil free

    gluten free

    Fat free

    Delicious

    Easy

    Fresh

    Healthy

    Addicting

    The best mexican salsa recipe

    Enjoy guys! Happy day to you? feel free to leave a comment and a rating below. I would love to hear from you.

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    Best pico de Gallo in a blue bowl on a marble countertop

    Pico de Gallo Recipe (Mild or Spicy)


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    5 from 2 reviews

    • Author: Verna
    • Total Time: 20 minutes
    • Yield: 3- 1/2 cups 1x
    • Diet: Vegan
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    The Best Pico de Gallo Recipe! A quick & easy fresh authentic Mexican salsa, made with Roma tomatoes, red onions, lime juice, cilantro and optional jalapeños. You'd think a lot goes into this Mexican Salsa based on the delicious complex flavours, uh nope!! It's super straightforward, tasty and addicting. Make it mild or spicy, it's up to you.


    Ingredients

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    • 7 roma tomatoes ( 3 cups or so), seeded and diced small, (see notes*)
    • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice ( approx 2 limes)
    • 1/2 tsp lime zest
    • 1/3 cup red onion (finely diced)
    • 1/2  to 3/4 tsp salt (to taste)
    • 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
    • 1/4 - 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
    • 1 tsp or so finely diced jalapeño pepper, ( totally optional !!)

    Instructions

    1. Add diced onion and lime juice to medium bowl to marry flavours for a few minutes.
    2. Add rest of ingredients, stir, adjust seasoning if necessary.
    3. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • *Seeding tomatoes is recommended (but not necessary), otherwise your salsa will be to watery.
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    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Category: Sauces & Dressings, gluten free,
    • Method: mixing bowl
    • Cuisine: Mexican

    Keywords: pico de Gallo, pico de Gallo salsa, best salsa, recipe, easy, mexican, authentic, fresh, quick, spicy pico de Gallo, mild, best,

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    1. RH

      September 21, 2021 at 12:13 pm

      Just perfect pico de Gallo. love the addition of lime zest.

      ★★★★★

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      • Verna

        September 21, 2021 at 2:57 pm

        thank you!

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    2. Tom

      January 31, 2019 at 9:45 pm

      Very good Pico de gallo recipe

      ★★★★★

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      • The Cheeky Chickpea

        February 01, 2019 at 4:44 am

        thank you so much!

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